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About the Artists:
V
Shankaranarayanan
V
Shankaranarayanan is an accomplished artist and
an expert in Carnatic Music, a South Indian
classical tradition of music. Starting at the
age of 9, he has performed all over India and
abroad and has won the appreciation of several
audiences with his authentic renditions and
resonating voice. In a performing career
spanning 20 years, Shankar has delivered over
1000+ live concerts. A versatile artist, he has
performed widely in India and other countries
under the aegis of several eminent
organizations. An “A-grade” artist of All India
Radio and Doordarshan since 2002, he has
performed frequently in audio and visual media
as well. He has won several awards in
recognition of his talents and service to
music. The deep rooted classicism that
characterizes his music is a result of years of
intensive training starting from the age of 6
from Vaigal Sri Gnanskandan, retd AIR producer
and one of the foremost disciples of Semmungudi
Srinivasa Iyer.
Blessed with an inimitable voice, Shankar is
widely acknowledged for his imaginative music –
elaborate raga, swara, neraval renditions, RTP’s
and so on. A national talent scholarship
recipient for 13 consecutive years, he has also
had the privege of learning from eminent artists
in the field.
(Artiste Website: http://www.vshankar.com)
Nagai Sriram
Nagai Sriram hails from a family of musicians.
He was initiated into Carnatic Violin music at
the age of 10 by his grandmother, Smt R.
Komalavalli. Currently, Nagai Sriram is
receiving advanced training from his uncle
Vidwan Kalaimamani Nagai Shri R. Muralidharan
and is an A-grade artist of All India Radio.
Nagai Sriram started his career as an
accompanist at the age of 12 when he played for
Shri Neyveli Santhanagopalan in New Delhi,
India. Since then, he has been accompanying
various leading artists including Dr. M.
Balamurali Krishna, K.V. Narayanaswamy, T. N.
Seshagopalan, T.V. Sankaranarayanan, O. S.
Thyagarajan, Hyderabad Brothers, Dr. N. Ramani,
Sanjay Subramaniam, P. Unni Krishnan, and T. M.
Krishna, to name a few.
Nagai Sriram has many awards and laurels to his
name including, Shanmukha Sangeetha Sironmani
(Shanmukhanandha Sabha, Mumbai, 2007), Best
Violinist (Music Academy, Chennai, 2001 through
2008), Best Violinist (Maharajapuram Vishwanatha
Iyer Trust, 2004), and Yuvakalabharathi
(Bharath Kalachar, Chennai, 2002).
Tanjore K Murugaboopathi
Murugaboopathi
Kalyanansundaram a.k.a. Tanjore K.
Murugaboopathi is one of the topmost
mridangam players of today.
He had his initial training under
Mridanga Vidwan, T.R. Srinivasan at
Tamil Nadu Music College Chennai. After
about two years of stage experience, he
underwent further training in the
gurukula tradition under the Late
Mridangam Maestro Tanjore Upendran for
over 10 years.
Murugaboopathi’s percussion career has
been a colorful spectrum of
accompaniment to a legion of reputable
virtuosos in Carnatic Vocal and
Instrumental music. His techniques and
creative ability in accompaniment, solo
renditions, and jugalbandi programs have
earned him a critical acclaim around the
world.
He has participated and conducted
numerous outreach programs (lecture
demonstrations, music conferences and
seminars) in various countries including
the United States, Europe, Australia and
East Asia.
He has been instrumental in providing
support, direction and guidance towards
incubating several arts organizations in
various parts of the world.
Murugaboopathi has received several
awards over the years such as
Kalaimamani and Laya Kala Ratna.
Shree Sundar Kumar Bhagavathy
Subramanian
The kanjira man - Kanjira Artist, Konnakol
Rapper, and Multi Percussionist. Shree
Sundar Kumar is one of the leading Kanjira
artists in the world of Rhythm music. Having
entered the musical world at the age of
three, he has been mesmerizing audience with
his intricate rhythm beats and innate
creativity that he inherited from his
musical family.
After the initial tutelage under his father,
a renowned Mridangam player, Dr. K. B. S
Mani, he underwent rigorous training under
legendary Guru Karaikudi Sri R. Mani. It was
under his guidance that Sundarkumar
perfected the art of playing Mridangam, and
then took to playing his most favorite
percussion instrument, the Kanjira.
His mastery and understanding of subtle
nuances of playing this instrument is
unparalleled.
(Artiste Website: http://www.kanjiraman.com)
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About the
Venue:
Directions
and Parking:
The Recital Hall is
located just behind the O’Shaughnessy Auditorium
in the campus of St. Catherine University
(2004 Randolph Ave, Saint
Paul, MN 55105). The Recital Hall
is Building 24 in the campus map (see below).
Driving Directions:
- From I-94 going E: Take Cretin Avenue
exit. South (right) on Cretin to Randolph
Avenue. East (left) on Randolph to Cleveland
Avenue intersection. Stay on Randolph. Enter
at GATE 3 on Randolph.
- From I-94 going W: Take Snelling Avenue
(US 51) exit. South (left) on Snelling Avenue
to Randolph. West (right) on Randoplh to
Fairview/Randolph intersection. Stay on
Randolph. Enter at GATE 3 on Randolph.
- From I-35E: Exit on Randolph Avenue.
Proceed West to Fairview/Randolph
intersection. Stay on Randolph. Enter at GATE
3 on Randolph.
- From I-35W: Exit on 94 eastbound to
Cretin Avenue exit. South on Cretin to
Randolph Avenue. East on Randolph to Cleveland
Avenue intersection. Stay on Randolph. Enter
at GATE 3 on Randolph.
Gate 3 is located between Cleveland and
Fairview and is nearest to the intersection of
Randolph and Prior Avenues. The Recital Hall is
located right behind the better known
O'Shaughnessy auditorium. Parking is free after
hours and on weekends.
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Acknowledgments:
IMSOM’s
Spring 2015 Concert Series has been made
possible, in part, by funds provided by the
Honeywell “Dollars for Doers” Grant, a
matching grant from US Bank, and the
generosity of its members and donors. All
concerts are co-sponsored by KFAI “Fresh
Air” Radio (90.3 in Minneapolis/106.7 FM in
St. Paul).

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